Functional Capacity Evaluations

 

Are you, your employer, or your doctor wondering if it’s safe for your body to return to work?

 

FCE’s

Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCE's) are a collection of tests that are used to identify a person’s current safe work capacity. Patient’s will be asked to perform a range of physical activities that will include sitting, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, handling, reaching, squatting, crouching, kneeling, turning, crawling and work simulation.

 

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FAQs

 

Who needs an FCE ▾

Patients who need clarification on whether they are safe performing a specific job.

  • Injured workers who are returning to work and need objective data on what work restrictions they may need.
  • To assist a physician to make a recommendation for rehabilitation needs.
  • Assist a physician with impairment/disability determination.

What to bring ▾

Bring a job description for the job you are being assessed on. If appropriate, bring work equipment that could be used during work simulation. You may bring a snack and drink as we will normally have a 10 minute break half way through the evaluation. Wear clothes and footwear that you would normally wear at work or feel comfortable exercising in.

Locations ▾

With eleven test locations across the state, no claimant will be required to travel over an hour to get to their evaluation.

How long it takes ▾

The evaluation lasts approximately 4 -5 hours. The main reason they are so long is to assess a person’s capacity for an 8 hour work day.

Patient responsibility ▾

The patient will be asked to provide their best effort to a level that they could sustain on a daily basis.

Can I use insurance ▾

FCE’s are covered by work comp insurance, motor vehicle and some private insurance. Occasionally, Vocational Rehabilitation, employers or lawyers will pay for an FCE. Workability also offers an affordable self pay option for those without insurance coverage.

How do I Schedule ▾

Phone, fax or email your request for an FCE on our Contact page. We will contact you to request a physician referral, recent medical notes, patient contact and billing information.

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